Manifold Gauge Set Connection

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Special Tools

Illustration	Tool Name	Tool Number
	R-134a Manifold Gauge Set	176-R032A or equivalent

Turn both valves on the R-134a Manifold Gauge Set clockwise to close the low- and high-pressure hoses to the center manifold and center hose.

Fig 1: Identifying R-134A Manifold Gauge Set & Valve Handles
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Remove the A/C charging valve cap from the low-pressure service gauge port valve.

Fig 2: Removing A/C Charging Valve Cap From Low-Pressure Service Gauge Port Valve
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Remove the A/C charging valve cap from the high-pressure service gauge port valve.

Fig 3: Removing A/C Charging Valve Cap From High-Pressure Service Gauge Port Valve
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Connect the R-134a Manifold Gauge Set low-pressure hose and the R-134a low side quick disconnect to the low-pressure service gauge port valve.

Fig 4: Connecting R-134A Manifold Gauge Set Low-Pressure Hose & R-134A Low Side Quick Disconnect To Low-Pressure Service Gauge Port Valve
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Connect the R-134a Manifold Gauge Set high-pressure hose and the R-134a high side quick disconnect to the high-pressure service gauge port valve.

Fig 5: Connecting R-134A Manifold Gauge Set Low-Pressure Hose & R-134A Low Side Quick Disconnect To Low-Pressure Service Gauge Port Valve
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